KIDS FUN RUN
Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701 US
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COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY
RACE DAY IS
MAY 2, 2026
Race Starts at 4p
REQUIREMENTS
Participants in the Kids Fun Run must be under 13 years of age. There are two distances a 100 yard Tot Trot and a 1/4 Mile run. Participants may choose either distance. Those who are over 12 should consider participating in the 5K.
FIELD SIZE
The Kids Fun Run field will be capped at 250 teams, with a total of 5,000 runners in all events; although the Race Director reserves the right to change the size of the marathon field.
REGISTRATION
Online registration for the Frederick Running Festival ™ will close May 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm or earlier if the field is filled. In-Person Registration will be available at packet pick up if space remains. Please register early to take advantage of the best pricing and to avoid a sellout.
Once you have registered, please take the time to confirm the accuracy of the information. You may be able to look up and edit your information by following the instructions HERE. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting our FAQs page or within the Runner Information Packet that will be published just before race week.
Opportunities to UPGRADE to a longer distance, DOWNGRADE to a shorter distance or DEFER your entry until 2027 are available with specific deadlines. Details and deadlines are available on our FAQs page.
NO MAILED, FAXED OR EMAILED ENTRIES | NO REFUNDS | NO RACE TRANSFERS
THE COURSE
Starting the Fun Run
All races will start promptly at the time indicated. All participants should meet in the Kids Fun Zone, located on the infield of the track by 4:45pm. Runners will be escorted to their appropriate start line by race staff. Parents are encouraged to run the course with their child. Parents of children 5 years old & under are required to run the course with their child.
Fun Run Finish Area
Upon completion of the race, participants corralled in a holding area at the finish. Parents are asked to join their child here and escort them directly to the Kids Fun Zone to receive their finisher’s medal. In addition, water & snacks will be available in the Fun Zone.
FUN RUN BENEFITS
Each Fun Run Participant will Recieve:
- A Youth Sized Race Shirt
- A Finisher Medal
- Post-Race Snacks, Gatorade & Water
- Access to the Constellation Home Kids Fun Zone
- A budding love of the sport of running!
